Matteos
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Matteos has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “gasket in double doors reach in cooler torn” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Hallandale Beach average 80, so Matteos is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
50
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Double Doors lowboy next to chest freezer in kitchen-; Cooked Pasta 48F- Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Double Doors lowboy next to chest freezer in kitchen-; Cooked Pasta 48F- Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Containers of potatoes and raw meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw fish stored above case of Mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler. 2) Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked pasta in True Reach in cooler next to small chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee went to outdoor walk in cooler returned to work area with raw shell eggs. Proceeded to reach out for a clean container without removing the gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired Manager renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Gasket in double doors reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
31B-04-4
50
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gasket in lowboy cooler across from stove torn. 2) Walk in cooler in poor repair. Instructed manager not to store TCS items in unit until it's fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Manager add large bags of ice on each containers of meat and other TCS items. Owner gets a refrigerated truck to stored items until unit is repaired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Same-Stop Sale issued . High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Items were still in unit from yesterday. Second stop sale Issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Raw fish (49F); Raw chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager added ice to quick chill and moved to kitchen to prepare 2) Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Same- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Items in unit over 48. Hours. Stop sale items kept from 06-04-24. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gasket in lowboy cooler across from stove torn. 2) Walk in cooler in poor repair. Instructed manager not to store TCS items in unit until it's fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Raw fish (49F); Raw chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager added ice to quick chill and moved to kitchen to prepare 2) Milk (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47-49F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bag of potatoes and several containers of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Vents throughout establishment soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gasket in lowboy cooler across from stove torn. 2) Walk in cooler in poor repair. Instructed manager not to store TCS items in unit until it's fixed. **Warning**
14-11-5
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hairnet and proceeded to touch a clean plate without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw pork stored above opened container of sauce in Turbo Air reach in cooler. 2) Containers of raw chicken stored above container of pasta soup in True triple doors Lowboy cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee Station- ; Milk (49F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today.. Employee add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Case of fish stored on floor front of Turbo Air reach in- Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle stored on dish rack next to clean dishes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy reach In across from stove in cook line- ; Raw chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 4 hours. Food item not prepared nor portioned today. Observed gasket torn. Cook started cooking process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw chicken stored above container of Raw veal. 2) Container of raw veal stored above container of cooked chicken and bag of bread. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in lowboy 2 Doors reach in cooler in kitchen across from oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matteos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matteos on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matteos?
Across the inspection record, “gasket in double doors reach in cooler torn” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Matteos.
How does Matteos compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Matteos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Matteos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matteos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Matteos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Matteos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matteos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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